Week 18 Everglades City to Blackfin Marina Marathon

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 Week 18 February 19, 2023 to February 25, 2023

Marco Island to Everglades City Rod and Gun Club

Built-in 1864 this beautiful family-owned hotel and restaurant is the western entrance to the Florida Everglades.  We were only here for one night on the dock wall and were able to schedule a tour on an airboat through the mangroves. The airboat captain speeds through the mangroves making sharp turns and sudden stops.  We did not see any alligators or snakes but lots of birds, which was OK with me!Florida Keys. 

Everglades City to BlackFin Marina Marathon FL

This cruise was over 74 miles across the Gulf to the Florida Keys.  Like the Gulf Crossing we were watching for a good weather window.  We were buddy boating with a Ranger Tug and the four of us agreed that
everything looked good for an early morning departure

and a 6 hour cruise.  We navigated crab pots all day and the depths rarely got above 8 feet.  We are truly in the land of palm trees and blue water now.  Finally arrived at Blackfin Marina where we will spend the next 5 weeks!



Spending time cruising in our Rosborough 246 on America's Great Loop.

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